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20261011_180447.jpg
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Gravestone of John E. Manuel
A dark metal plaque (possibly bronze or black) set within a gray stone border, inscribed with the name 'JOHN E. MANUEL' and the years '1905 – 1968'. The plaque shows weathering and minor wear, with no additional symbols or decorative elements. Located in a grassy area, possibly part of a cemetery or burial ground.
1 media files in capture order. Proposed inscription record. Check the photograph before accepting names and dates.
See AI evidence and decisions ↓Cemetery (supplied): Odd Fellows / First Baptist Cemetery (Washington, VA)
Extracted inscription and uncertain readings
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}Source photographs and recordings
AI evidence history
Recorded outputs and decisions, grouped by processing stage. These are claims to review against the photographs, not verified facts. Earlier attempts and timestamps appear only when retained by the provider receipt.
20261011_180447.jpg
OCR · inscription transcription
mistral-ocr-latest
# JOHN E. MANUEL 1905 — 1968
Provider receipt
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Full receipt · inputs, outputs and model metadata
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| flowers | absent | 97% |
| memorial | one | 100% |
| associatedMarker | absent | 100% |
Full receipt · inputs, outputs and model metadata
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jev-1.14.0
Applied route: vision
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Full receipt · inputs, outputs and model metadata
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}Visual description
mistral mistral-medium-latest
Museum/Inventory Catalog Description:
Object Type: Gravestone
Inscription:
- Top line: "JOHN E. MANUEL"
- Bottom line: "1905 — 1968"
Materials:
- The plaque appears to be made of a dark, possibly bronze or black metal, set within a gray stone border.
Condition:
- The plaque shows signs of weathering, with some discoloration and minor surface wear. The stone border is intact but has some visible staining.
Symbols and Layout:
- The layout is simple and rectangular, with the name and dates centered on the plaque. There are no visible symbols or additional decorative elements.
Context:
- The gravestone is situated in a grassy area, suggesting it is part of a cemetery or burial ground. The user-supplied location context is the First Baptist Church in Washington, VA, though this is not visually verified in the image.
Notes:
- The text is clear and legible, with no unreadable letters. The OCR provided matches the visible inscription on the gravestone.
Full receipt · inputs, outputs and model metadata
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}Catalog · proposed record
mistral mistral-medium-latest
Recorded claims and supporting evidence
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